Kitman

No way is that the worst strikeforce in the prem. Everton have an argentinian loanee and a rarely fit Saha as their only strikers with Beckford and Yakubu gone not to mention the likes of Norwich and Swansea. The strikeforce could be better certainly. I reckon we were in for a few strikers but were to stingy to pull any deal off, we'll probably try again in January. Not ideal but it's still a decent squad overall imo. OK, maybe I was exagerrating because I'm fucking pissed off. Glad you're happy with it though, I'm not.

"I know I've been sayin' for a while now we needed bodies in. but I'm delighted with what we've got, I really am. We was in for some quality players, we was hopin' to get them over the line, in fact I know we was close to gettin' a number of them. But them clubs was askin' for silly money, we was offerin' them top fees and top wages but we have to be smart, we're not backed by a sovereign nation like Man City, it's not like we can do a deal at any price. When I look at the signings we've made I'm delighted, I really am. Your Cabayes, your Santons, your Obertans, your Elliots - these are top class players. And don't forget we've got Hatem to come back, he'll be like a new signing. Plus them players we got already - your Bests, your Sholas, your Perches - these are top top players and they're getting the chance to show me what they can do. I'm really excited by them kids coming through from our Academy too, they're knocing on the door every day. So, look, would I have liked some more bodies in? Yes, what manager wouldn't? Am I disappointed? Nah, I'm happy with what I've got, make no mistake we're looking to take this club forward and challenge for some silverware in the next ten years and that's what we're going to do. Er, will that do, Mike?"

The squad's not good enough and there's no excuse for not strengthening. We don't need a teamsheet to tell us that.

Very disappointed we didn't get another striker. Even a few loan deals would have given us much needed depth in defence and up front. There's no excuse really, they had long enough to sort it, they didn't want to spend the money or preferred to play a game of brinkmanship. Ba/Best/Ameobi/Lovenkrands/Jailbait. Worst strikeforce in the prem. Twats.

300k spend Disgraceful. Well, anyone still reckon that Ashley has any ambition whatsoever for this club? 30 million profit in January, 300k net spend 8 months later. Do that math, 'team positive.' It's maths yankee pigdog no it's math It is if you're going to a religious service with a speech impediment

300k spend Disgraceful. Well, anyone still reckon that Ashley has any ambition whatsoever for this club? 30 million profit in January, 300k net spend 8 months later. Do that math, 'team positive.' It's maths yankee pigdog

There's still time to fax an offer for Messi to Barca. 10 mill + Shola should do it eh Dekka?

Kuqi to Oldham. FFS another viable option gone begging.....

Combined cost 1.5 mill. It is amazing that every other club spends millions on its strike force and we spend the equivalent of a pint of lager and a packet of pork scratchings. Almost as if scoring goals doesn't matter. Madness.

News just in. The helicopter's en route to Dean Windass' house.

As if Ryder knows anything. It's a good guess though

It's not over yet though is it? About an hour to go, plenty of time to do some deals? [/Team Clutching At Straws]

Should we expect something like "We really tried to get in a replacement for Tiote but the 15 minutes remaining in the window was not enough time to secure the quality this football club demands"

Not the kind of transfer news I was hoping for.....

I'm in Team Fucked Off Where's Our Fucking New Striker We Was Promised Rapeydoo

So I log in expectantly to see who we've signed and.....nothing. Less than 2 hours to go. Just wait till it dawns on Santon what our strike force consists of....

Theres not of cover across the whole defense imo. With the exception of RB, we can put out a decent first team if everyone's fit but injury and suspensions expose our limitations.

Only the good die young. Oh.

Outstanding! Stevie should have it as his screen saver

Short should just make a bonfire with his money. At least he'll get some enjoyment out of burning it, rather than giving it to Bruce to sign past their sell by date journeymen who'll be finished in 3 years' time.

Will be pretty depressing if we bring in Macheda. If he was the only striker we got then yes i'd agree. I'd like us to get him on loan AND a permanent deal for another. Then we'd have about 8 strikers on our books. Can't see Dirty Derek going for that

Lawrie McMenemy's mac should get an honourable mention (or the assistant manager in Mike Bassett)

Lawrie McMenemy's mac should get an honourable mention (or the assistant manager in Mike Bassett)

None of the big clubs wanted him so he must be shit. Just like Tiote. It's not as if we're signing Ryan Taylor to play at LB. I'm chuffed at this.